30 Italian cities, and 11 out of 20 historical regions in, I was bound to have my favorites. 5 Underrated Italian Cities That Stole My HeartPhoto by Vinicius CostaYes, Rome is great: an Eternal City scattered with ruins, practically an open-air museum. Straddling the southern peninsula of Sicily, it feels like two completely-opposite worlds on a collision course, but right, I’ll rein in the poetic language. From the gorgeous, yellow-washed Baroque cathedral, to the well-preserved medieval city gates, this small, quaint alpine city will make your heart flutter faster than you can say schmetterling. Here’s More Italian Gems For Your ConsiderationHeading to Italy this spring or summer and you’re craving something out of the ordinary?